West Asia Conflict: Short-Term Escalation Likely, But End by April, Says Ex-Diplomat

• Former diplomat Ajay Bisaria predicts a sharp but short-lived escalation in the West Asia conflict, concluding by April.
• Bisaria interprets Trump's address as a signal of an impending endgame, with Washington's objectives shifting to a decisive blow.
• He expects an escalation of operations followed by a declaration of victory and a ceasefire, not extending beyond April.
• Ali Al-Riyami, former Oman Energy Ministry official, highlights the war's impact on global oil prices, pushing Brent crude above $100.
• Riyami refutes Trump's claims of US oil self-sufficiency, emphasizing the need for imports and the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz.